Elmira police seek leads in Saturday shooting

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By The Leader staff

The Leader

By The Leader staff

Posted Mar. 31, 2014 at 6:01 PM

By The Leader staff

Posted Mar. 31, 2014 at 6:01 PM

Elmira Police are searching for a suspect in a shooting early Saturday morning. An unidentified person was shot around 3:20 a.m. in the Express Mart parking lot at the intersection of Sly Street and Maple Avenue.

The victim and suspect both fled the scene, police said. The victim was located near Riverside Avenue and was taken to a hospital for treatment.

Police said they believe the shooting was not a random act and that the involved parties new each other.

Anyone with information is asked to call Elmira PD at 737-5610 or 271-HALT.